January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Walk through almost any construction site — building, road, roofing, infrastructure — and you likely won’t see many women. But the industry is changing, and more women are seeking and finding opportunities in it. While still male-dominated, one might be surprised to learn just how many women are donning hard
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek tells CITYVIEW the speed camera story is “challenging,” “long” and “complex.” And he is right. A little background: In 2011, the Des Moines Police Department began its Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program, which included speed cameras and red light cameras. The legislature passed
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
In reading the-then (and now-again) publishing sensation “Hillbilly Elegy” eight years ago as it announced a culture-crashing new voice, I found myself stopping at points in the book, both angry and doubtful of its author’s authenticity. I’d intended to fiercely pan “Hillbilly Elegy” in reviews, but I was persuaded then that JD Vance
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter’s “Y2K” is a throwback to the dope show that was the late 1990s — packed with outrageous humor, absurd situations and a hefty dose of nostalgia. It’s a movie that knows its audience — those who lived through dial-up internet, pop-up-filled monitor screens, Sharpie-covered mix
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Because we have been covering the local food scene since the late 1980s, we’re often asked what jump-started the Des Moines restaurant renaissance. Good bread is our best answer. A quarter century ago, I ran into philanthropist Maddie Glazer several times on connecting flights home through O’Hare. We both usually
Read More →Nostalgia doesn’t have to date back a decade or more. In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and say it doesn’t have to even go back five years. January is the hangover month for a lot of people when we are all waking up from our
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
I tired of New Year’s resolutions long before I became an old man. But, before I did, my resolutions were the typical nutty variety that I always circumvented by the end of January. Let’s just take a gander at a few. “20 Days to Better Spelling,” a book with not
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
While most performing arts presenters take a well-deserved post-holiday break, there still are some shows beckoning January audiences. This is also a great time to add an enticing resolution to your list: Consider how to become involved in an upcoming stage production. The backbone of central Iowa’s vibrant performing arts
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
One of West Des Moines’ newest restaurants is NOT a sports bar. At least that’s what it says on the back of the servers’ T-shirts. Take a peek into Shirley’s Bar & Grill, located at 9250 University Ave. in West Des Moines, where you’ll find a lively atmosphere, good food
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January 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Stephen Volkmer-Jones has worn many hats throughout his life. He continues to wear plenty, but two appear to be his favorites: volunteering and grandparenting. Volkmer-Jones went to school for architectural design but ended up working in the restaurant and wine business for several years. His original intention of getting into
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